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Piston breakage on a 20 HP chassis and proposing design modifications to the piston rings.7th Jul 1928Box 16 \ 1  Scan202
Development and testing of improved piston designs for 20 HP and Phantom engines.20th Jul 1928Box 16 \ 1  Scan203
From Royce expressing anxiety about piston rings and suggesting design changes for the Twenty HP and Phantom models.23th Jul 1928Box 16 \ 1  Scan204
Modifications to Phantom piston rings to increase cylinder wall pressure.23th Jul 1928Box 16 \ 1  Scan205
Design, testing, and grinding instructions for a new pedestal piston.24th Jul 1928Box 16 \ 1  Scan206
Fitting of pistons and rings for 20 HP and Phantom engines.1st Jul 1928Box 16 \ 1  Scan207
Performance of 'perfect circle' versus 'L' shaped piston rings and the number of rings per piston.1st Aug 1928Box 16 \ 1  Scan208
Performance of cross web pistons and 4 pinned rings on a 20 HP car.9th Sep 1928Box 16 \ 1  Scan209
Consideration of piston rings from the Wellworthy Piston Ring company.3rd Oct 1928Box 16 \ 1  Scan210
Letter from a Managing Director discussing the benefits and trial of a new slotted oil control piston ring.1st Oct 1928Box 16 \ 1  Scan211
Submitted type of piston ring already being used for aero work.4th Oct 1928Box 16 \ 1  Scan212
Design and specifications of pistons and piston rings.18th Oct 1928Box 16 \ 1  Scan213
Desired specifications and features for pistons on Phantom and 20 HP models.30th Jan 1929Box 16 \ 1  Scan214
Oil-controlled piston ring sample submitted by the Light Production Company.30th Jan 1929Box 16 \ 1  Scan215
Use of rectangular piston rings on the SS chassis and monitoring for over-oiling.17th Jan 1929Box 16 \ 1  Scan216
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. describing their new 'Slotted Wypa' Oil Control Ring.28th Jan 1929Box 16 \ 1  Scan217
Letter from The Light Production Company Limited regarding scraper and piston rings.28th Jan 1929Box 16 \ 1  Scan218
Oil control and efficiency, quoting a letter from Wellworthy Limited about their new 'High Efficiency' Slotted Oil Control Piston Ring.11th Apr 1933Box 16 \ 1  Scan219
Tendency for piston rings to collapse at high speeds and requesting crankcase pressure data.19th Jun 1933Box 16 \ 1  Scan220
Standardisation of chassis parts concerning turbulent flow radiator tubes.18th Oct 1930Box 16 \ 2  Scan001
Standardisation of a shallow tank radiator, wider dashboard, and overlapping bonnet to improve the appearance of the car.24th Jul 1930Box 16 \ 2  Scan002
Graph comparing stabilised engine water temperature against car speed for bonnets with vertical and horizontal louvres.24th Jul 1930Box 16 \ 2  Scan003
Page of various numerical calculations and jottings.11th Feb 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan004
Test results for a 'J' Filling Thermostat, detailing opening and closing temperatures.11th Feb 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan005
Modifications to a radiator cap to prevent bursting radiators.11th Apr 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan006
The first series of tests comparing different radiator tube designs for the Phantom II model.21th Apr 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan007
Report page discussing the efficiency and cost of a tube shape, pending further tests.21th Apr 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan008
Comparative table of radiator tube performance based on critical air temperature tests.21th Apr 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan009
Technical drawing for a 'Matrix Tube' with specifications for annealing and pressure testing.21th Apr 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan010
Instruction to fit a modified anti-splash radiator cap to specific experimental cars.22th Apr 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan011
Water flow test results for an SS.15 unit, comparing four different radiator configurations.21th Apr 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan012
Comparative table of radiator types and their boiling temperatures at specified speeds.21th Apr 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan013
Table showing the boiling temperatures in Celsius for different types of bonnet ventilation at various speeds.19th Aug 1921Box 16 \ 2  Scan014
Graph comparing water pump delivery and suction/pressure performance for three different radiator types against engine RPM.19th Aug 1921Box 16 \ 2  Scan015
Comparison table of different radiator matrix types and their boiling temperatures under various conditions.21th Apr 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan016
Page with a purple 'Print Room' stamp in the bottom right corner.28th May 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan017
Note indicating that for photostats, the original document should be consulted.19th May 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan018
Replacement of a faulty radiator anti-splash valve to prevent radiators bursting.21th May 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan019
Radiator improvements for 45 HP and 25 HP models, including changes to copper tubes, weight reduction, and non-spilling valves.22th May 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan020
Experimental order for radiator tubes for 40/50 HP and 20/25 HP models.27th May 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan021
Test report on bonnet rattles, water temperature, steering improvements, and petrol boiling issues.29th Jun 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan022
Performance of different radiator types for Phantom II Cooling.8th Jul 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan023
Comparative tests on different radiator tube sizes and their impact on engine cooling.18th Jul 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan024
Standardisation of large diameter American tubes for radiators for the 25 HP and 40/50 models.23th Jul 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan025
Summary of Phantom II radiator tests conducted in France, detailing temperature rises during a hill climb.7th Aug 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan026
Summary of radiator tests comparing critical atmospheric temperatures with and without bonnet ventilation at various speeds and conditions.1st Jan 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan027
Summary of radiator performance tests conducted in France, comparing small and large dented hexagon radiators.1st Aug 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan028
Replacement large diameter American Type Matrix Tube for the Phantom II chassis radiator.13th Aug 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan029
Letter detailing blueprints for the Phantom II radiator mounting and other modifications.20th Aug 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan030
Radiator requirements for the 27-EX and bumper chassis models.21th Aug 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan031
Requesting information on radiator mounting, lubrication schemes, and speedometer drive designs.17th Aug 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan032
Overheating issues and insufficient cooling margins on 40/50 HP models during road tests.1st Sep 1921Box 16 \ 2  Scan033
Instructions for modifying radiator hex-ended matrix tubes for 40/50 HP and 20/25 HP models.9th Sep 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan034
Blueprints for a new Large Diameter American Type Matrix Tube for the Phantom II radiator.9th Sep 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan035
Phantom II cooling tests, measuring the air temperature rise through the radiator and the effect of a louvred bonnet on under-bonnet air pressure.7th Sep 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan036
Graph showing the rise of air temperature through a radiator matrix against road speed for chassis 19 EX.16th Sep 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan037
Series of graphs plotting air pressure under the bonnet against road speed for different gears and bonnet types.16th Sep 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan038
Cooling tests comparing air pressure under a bonnet fitted with flip-flap shutters versus a louvred bonnet.19th Sep 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan039
Series of graphs showing air pressure under the bonnet at various road speeds for Chassis 20 EX under different configurations.16th Sep 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan040
Mostly blank page with very faint, illegible text at the top and a date stamp at the bottom.19th Sep 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan041
Cover note for an attached chart of top water and air temperatures on the 25-EX car in France.22th Sep 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan042
Line graph comparing Kestrel & Condor engine oil temperature curves over several days in 1927.25th Oct 1927Box 16 \ 2  Scan043
Phantom II cooling tests comparing different hexagonal matrix radiator tubes and ventilation effects.1st Sep 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan044
Uncomfortable air temperatures recorded near the pedals, necessitating improved ventilation.1st Sep 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan045
Graph comparing air temperature rise during cooling tests with the bonnet on and off, using hexagonal matrix tubes.23th Sep 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan046
Blank page with a date stamp.30th Sep 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan047
Graph illustrating air temperature rise during cooling tests, comparing results with the bonnet on and off.23th Apr 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan048
Issues and solutions for radiator mounting on the Phantom II with diamond engine mounting.22th Oct 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan049
Standardisation of a radiator with .312' hexagon copper tubes for more efficient cooling.26th Sep 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan050
Standardisation form for chassis parts detailing fitting information for a new part.11th Nov 1923Box 16 \ 2  Scan051
Issues with the Phantom II radiator suspension and diamond engine mounting.7th Nov 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan052
Plunger modifications, frame deflection, and engine alignment issues causing a program delay.7th Nov 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan053
Standardisation of chassis parts document for dropping the radiator 4 inches in the frame.20th Oct 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan054
Standardisation form for a new chassis part, detailing its first fitment, testing, and associated costs.21th Sep 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan055
Standardisation of the bottom water pipe from radiator to pump for the chassis.21th Sep 1931Box 16 \ 2  Scan056
'Transmigration of Chassis Parts' form detailing the fitting of a new part onto the N.2 chassis series.2nd Feb 1932Box 16 \ 2  Scan057
Grease damaging the rubbers used in the Phantom II radiator control.2nd Feb 1932Box 16 \ 2  Scan058
Series of graphs comparing engine energy distribution, power, consumption, and heat loss at different compression ratios.5th Sep 1923Box 16 \ 2  Scan059
Proposing a modification to the fixing of the buffer flange on a centre-mounted radiator.1st Mar 1932Box 16 \ 2  Scan060
Solutions for radiator movement complaints on cars with centre-mounted radiators.21th Jun 1932Box 16 \ 2  Scan061
Procedures for adjusting radiator movement and resolving related issues.21th Jun 1932Box 16 \ 2  Scan062
Drawing and modification instructions for a Radiator Cross Member.22th Jun 1932Box 16 \ 2  Scan063
Need to increase initial radiator movement on P.2 and N.2 series cars.21th Mar 1932Box 16 \ 2  Scan064
Radiator movement, suggesting an alteration to the bottom tank and issuing a depot sheet for complaints.21th May 1932Box 16 \ 2  Scan065
Persistent issue of radiator wing movement and frame jellying, and proposed solutions.18th Aug 1932Box 16 \ 2  Scan066
Tests concerning the mounting of the radiator on the Phantom II engine.11th Aug 1932Box 16 \ 2  Scan067
Standardisation of a spring fitted to the thermostat of radiator shutters.11th Aug 1932Box 16 \ 2  Scan068
Introduction of a new part for a specific chassis series test.11th Oct 1932Box 16 \ 2  Scan069
Peculiar noise caused by the spring-loaded filler cap on radiators.17th Oct 1932Box 16 \ 2  Scan070
The use of a drawn tube radiator shutter on the 20/25 and Phantom chassis.4th Jan 1933Box 16 \ 2  Scan071
Standardisation of a soft copper washer to replace the rubber washer in the existing radiator cap.23th Sep 1932Box 16 \ 2  Scan072
Form concerning the standardisation of chassis parts, detailing implementation and costs.2nd Feb 1933Box 16 \ 2  Scan073
The trial and implementation of the Marston matrix radiator for 40/50 HP models.2nd Feb 1933Box 16 \ 2  Scan074
Technical specification and analysis of the radiator and shutters from a Morris Oxford car.8th Feb 1933Box 16 \ 2  Scan075
Blueprint detailing the specifications for Morris-Oxford radiator shutters.8th Feb 1934Box 16 \ 2  Scan076
Blueprint showing the plan and side view of the top of a shutter mechanism.8th Feb 1938Box 16 \ 2  Scan077
Modifying the 40/50 bumper chassis radiator to increase water flow for the P.2. model.13th Feb 1933Box 16 \ 2  Scan078
Agreement with Marstons regarding dimensional issues on Mark III radiators for the 40/50 car.12th Jul 1933Box 16 \ 2  Scan079
Confirming the use of springs with a 25 lbs load for the Centre Radiator Mounting on the Phantom II model.12th Oct 1933Box 16 \ 2  Scan080
Chasing a reply concerning radiator supplies for the 40/50 HP Long Type Chassis.5th Nov 1933Box 16 \ 2  Scan081


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